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Finding the Third Proportional to 542,872 and 798,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 542,872 and 798,519 is: 1,174,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,872 : 798,519 = 798,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,872/798,519 = 798,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,872x = 798,519 × 798,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,872x = 637,632,593,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,632,593,361/542,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,554.21

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